# New Zealand TV **URL:** \ **Category:** Subscription and International\ **Created:** [December 28, 2015, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294 "2015-12-28T08:13:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 173
**Author:** ![killy06](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/killy06/32/366375_2.png) [@killy06](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/killy06)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3527 "2023-10-12T21:51:57Z")
I did think WBD, but with them already struggling to monetize Three and the wider local business by leveraging that platform + use of their content ecosystem it just didn’t strike me as a business that would be interested in doubling down on their efforts in NZ to date. Never say never. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3528 "2023-10-13T02:12:09Z")
> **[Rebecca Gibney and Charles Edwards return for UNDER THE VINES Season 3](https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2023/10/13/rebecca-gibney-and-charles-edwards-return-for-under-the-vines-season-3/)** > > Acorn TV announces the return of Under the Vines for season 3, with stars Rebecca Gibney and Charles Edwards, now in production in New Zealand. Season 2 of Under the Vines will have its Australia FTA premiere on ABC TV on Friday, November 3, at 8.30pm. ---
**Author:** ![greenpea](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/fbc32d/32.png) [@greenpea](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/greenpea)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 4:49am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3529 "2023-10-13T04:49:52Z")
Would someone like Foxtel be interested in acquiring Sky Network Television? ---
**Author:** ![lsl](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@lsl](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/lsl)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3530 "2023-10-13T08:03:43Z")
Can’t see that. Foxtel would only make acquisitions for IP. I don’t see how they’d be interested in acquiring a legacy media business in a tiny economy that gives them no scale or IP. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3531 "2023-10-13T10:08:37Z")
Season 2 of Australian outback medical drama RFDS premieres on TVNZ 1 on Thursday, October 26 at 8.45pm. > [@RFDS - Royal Flying Doctor Service](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/rfds-royal-flying-doctor-service/11200/112): > > Soaring season return of RFDS Australia’s most-loved outback drama is back! Australia’s most-loved outback drama RFDS is back for a second season, coming soon to Channel 7 and [7plus](http://www.7plus.com.au/). Season two of RFDS picks up one year after Eliza (Emma Hamilton) left Broken Hill behind. Much has changed, with lives at RFDS South East progressing at a rapid rate. The determined team will face some of their most confronting challenges – in the air, on land, with eac… ---
**Author:** ![TV4](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv4/32/346890_2.png) [@TV4](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV4)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3532 "2023-10-20T18:13:07Z")
The TV Listings today imply this is the last weekend of DukeBox Music - anyone know if this is the case? ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2023, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3533 "2023-10-25T04:46:00Z")
After a five-year absence, My Kitchen Rules New Zealand returns to TVNZ 2 next Monday (October 30) at 7.30pm, with new judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge from the original Australian version. These are the five teams competing in season 5. ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/7/8/e/78e980daf6a138c8bbff29ca7257090cd6a8c7d8.jpeg) The show kicks off in Tauranga with Nada and Pops’ instant restaurant, followed by Matt and Kurt on Tuesday. ---
**Author:** ![killy06](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/killy06/32/366375_2.png) [@killy06](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/killy06)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2023, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3534 "2023-10-25T06:12:06Z")
Can’t say I necessarily see the appeal in keeping Manu and Colin as hosts for the NZ version as well, surely there are qualified locals who would’ve been better suited or relevant for the gig. ---
**Author:** ![Reece](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/reece/32/241056_2.png) [@Reece](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Reece)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2023, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3535 "2023-10-25T07:45:23Z")
> [@killy06](#): > > Can’t say I necessarily see the appeal in keeping Manu and Colin as hosts for the NZ version as well, I know they roped in Pete and Manu for the last season they did, the first couple of seasons didn’t rate as well as the Australian version and that was with local chefs. The Pete and Manu version was a slimmed down format. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2023, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3536 "2023-10-25T08:24:45Z")
Three Australian reality TV shows starts in NZ next week, two of which are brand new. **Rush** (TVNZ 2, 8.30/9.15 Thursday/Friday) is a new travel adventure show hosted by model and Australian Survivor winner David Genat. It features three teams of four Australians travelling across the world. They arrive at each new drop point deprived of sight and sound. Once their noise-cancelling headphones and blackout goggles are removed, their first task is to find David, waiting for them with mission instructions. > [@Rush](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/rush/22041/16): > > RUSH IS THE ALL NEW BIG GLOBAL ADVENTURE PREMIERING SUNDAY, JULY 2, AT 7.00PM ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW It’s nearly time to immerse yourself in RUSH, the big new global adventure program coming to Channel 9 and 9Now on Sunday, July 2, at 7.00pm. Three teams of Aussies are put to the test in this thrilling race around the world. In nine different countries, Brazil, Turkey, Jordan, India, Thailand, Ireland, France, Kenya and South Africa, the teams have one mission: be the first to get o… **My Mum, Your Dad Australia** will have its FTA premiere on Three this Sunday (October 29) at 7.30pm, continuing Mondays and Tuesdays in the same timeslot. It is currently streaming on ThreeNow. Hosted by Kate Langbroek, the show features single parents looking for love the second time around, not knowing they are being guided by their adult kids. > [@My Mum Your Dad](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/my-mum-your-dad/20261/14): > > In 2022, Australia’s hearts will be opened for the first time to a whole new world of grown-up love in My Mum Your Dad. Kate Langbroek presents this heartfelt series about single parents looking for love the second time around. What they don’t know is their adult children are secretly guiding them through the perils of modern dating. While this group of brave mums and dads are gathered at a luxury retreat, their kids have taken up residence in a remote bunker to watch their parents’… Season 2 starts in Australia next Tuesday and is expected to air in NZ in 2024. Casting for season 3 has already commenced. **The Voice Australia** season 12 starts on TVNZ2 next Friday (November 3) at 7.30pm. The major change from last season was that Jason Derulo replaced Keith Urban as coach. > [@The Voice](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-voice/518/1937): > > Get set for a spectacular wave of sound when Seven’s biggest entertainment program of 2022, The Voice, returns to Channel 7 and 7plus 7.00pm Sunday, 6 August. Genre-defying global sensation and new coach Jason Derulo joins returning coaches UK superstar Rita Ora, mega-selling singer- songwriter Guy Sebastian and singing and acting phenom Jessica Mauboy. With over 70 talented artists taking to the biggest stage in Australia, get ready for electrifying performances and exhilarating cha… ---
**Author:** ![millsy](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/millsy/32/513188_2.png) [@millsy](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/millsy)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2023, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3537 "2023-10-25T09:15:31Z")
TVNZ will be glad of the change in government as they can now show as much Australian reality garbage as they like for all eternity. No need to worry about documentaries anymore, just wall to wall The Voice, MasterChef and Treasure Island. Just like you lot on here have always wanted/ ---
**Author:** ![Leotv](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/leotv/32/345158_2.png) [@Leotv](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Leotv)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2023, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3538 "2023-10-25T10:38:54Z")
This stuff was still airing while Labour was in, I didn’t see any difference in the last 6 years. If only the merger went ahead, then we would of seen change imho. ---
**Author:** ![TV4](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv4/32/346890_2.png) [@TV4](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV4)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2023, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3539 "2023-10-26T03:39:03Z")
> [@millsy](#): > > TVNZ will be glad of the change in government I don’t think it will make any difference, the merger was already DIW, no matter if Labour retained power. There was no appetite for media consolidation, and there still isn’t. Did you look up any Political Party’s media policies during the election? Barely any of them said boo. I get the feeling they’re all waiting for broadcast TV and Radio to die a natural death so they can on-lease the frequencies to the Telcos. ---
**Author:** ![millsy](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/millsy/32/513188_2.png) [@millsy](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/millsy)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2023, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3540 "2023-10-26T04:35:04Z")
There was a very small chance that TVNZ would have had a charter re-imposed if Labour had won. TBH, I am at the point wherby I think the new government should just put us all out of our misery and sell TVNZ off, ---
**Author:** ![millsy](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/millsy/32/513188_2.png) [@millsy](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/millsy)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2023, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3541 "2023-10-26T04:35:38Z")
> [@TV4](#): > > I get the feeling they’re all waiting for broadcast TV and Radio to die a natural death so they can on-lease the frequencies to the Telcos. Would be a big mistake if they did, ---
**Author:** ![LiamP](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/liamp/32/300932_2.png) [@LiamP](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/LiamP)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2023, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3542 "2023-10-26T05:11:01Z")
And selling TVNZ wouldn’t be? ---
**Author:** ![millsy](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/millsy/32/513188_2.png) [@millsy](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/millsy)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2023, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3543 "2023-10-27T05:50:58Z")
It effectively runs as a private company now, and National will keep it that way (bear in mind that Melissa Lee, the soon to be broadcasting minister has shares in companies that make reality shows). By the time Labour gets back in (best case, 2029), there will be little appetite for change. ---
**Author:** ![Leotv](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/leotv/32/345158_2.png) [@Leotv](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Leotv)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3544 "2023-10-27T14:49:09Z")
Honestly Labour could of done the most smallest thing and just reinstated the money for TVNZ 6 & 7 and rebuild what was lost after their closures but alas it wasn’t meant to be and that stalled attempt at RNZ+ also contributed to them promising something and delivering nothing. ---
**Author:** ![NuStraya](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/nustraya/32/369694_2.png) [@NuStraya](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/NuStraya)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3545 "2023-10-27T17:49:47Z")
RNZ+ was Clare Curran’s baby, and after she was dismissed as Broadcasting Minister, the government abandoned the idea. I always thought a good compromise would have been to make TV1 ad-free, funded by a new advertising levy, and keeping TV2 as a commercial entity, maybe selling it off. But alas. We shall see none of that under a National government. 😇 ---
**Author:** ![TV4](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv4/32/346890_2.png) [@TV4](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV4)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294/3546 "2023-10-27T21:12:06Z")
> [@NuStraya](#): > > maybe selling it off. But there’s nothing to sell off. It would just be a couple of Freeview LCNs. Who would do the playout, who would sell the ads, how would you split the rights to programmes? You’d have to negotiate carriage on all the transmitters and satellite… it would be an absolute prick of a job to unstitch now. [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294.md?page=172) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-tv/294.md?page=174)